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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.00, 787.94 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.00, 787.94 and 322.33 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.00 : 787.94 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.00/787.94 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.00x = 787.94 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.00x = 253,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,971.15/571.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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